Port of Geraldton 1966 vs 2018

Dramatic development during the 1960s and 1970s brought on line new berthing facilities in Berth 3 and a Fishing Boat Harbour was added in 1963. Construction of Berth 4 commenced in May 1964 and the first shipment of iron ore from Western Australia was loaded from Berth 4 in March 1966.

1966

2018

MWPA Admin Building 1971 vs 2019

The Geraldton Administration building located at 298 Marine Terrace was built during the early 1970s, and later extended in the 1990s.

1971

2019

Berth 5 1989 vs 2019

Berth 5 was constructed in 1975, and later upgraded in 2003 as part of the Port Enhancement Project. In 2004 iron ore began exporting through Berth 4 for the first time since 1975.

1989

2019

Berth 1/2 1990 vs 2019

Construction on Berths 1 and 2 began in 1928 and have served Geraldton for over 90 years.

In this photo you can see the old rail lines were still visible in the 90s, which are now no longer visible.

1990

2019

Eastern Breakwater/Foreshore 1972 vs 2019

Back in 1972, what we now know as the Eastern Breakwater and the foreshore looked drastically different!

1972

2019

Harbour Master's Cottage / MWPA Admin building 1960 vs 2019

The location of the Main Admin building at 298 Marine Terrace used to be the premises of the Harbourmaster. The building was demolished in the '70's to make way for the admin building construction.

1960

2019

Geraldton Foreshore 1930 vs 2019

The Geraldton foreshore coastline has developed from a primarily industrial focus, to a beautiful recreational coastline in symbiosis with the adjacent port.

Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) is governed by the Board of Directors appointed by the Minister for Transport. MWPA controls operations at ports throughout the Mid West to facilitate growth and trade for the economic benefit of the State. MWPA is responsible for the safe, secure, efficient and environmentally friendly operation of the port.